Location & Surroundings
Kimpungu is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,779 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musanze, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 61 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 33' 36" S, 29° 40' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1779 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,102 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:51
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kimpungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimpungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.6 | 1.4 | 108 | 67 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 91 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 100 | 648.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 0.8 | 325 | 90 | 1,018.9 | 0.22 / 1.71 | 100 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 0.8 | 325 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.8 | 122 | 60 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.3 | 288 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 98 | 489.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 326 | 87 | 1,017.3 | 1.18 / 1.78 | 98 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 0.2 | 331 | 86 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.6 | 1.3 | 93 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 74 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.2 | 274 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 2.93 / 3.46 | 95 | 396.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 0.5 | 337 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 79 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 0.7 | 303 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.5 | 1.6 | 148 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 42.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimpungu?
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kimpungu today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kimpungu?
Local time is 14:51. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimpungu?
Kimpungu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kimpungu?
DEM 1,779 m.
Where is Kimpungu located?
It is at -1.55990, 29.67460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimpungu in?
It is in Rwanda.